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Evaluation of an ergonomics intervention programme in VDT workplaces

Applied Ergonomics, 1995
This paper focuses on an intervention programme based on the concept of participatory ergonomics. The study was designed within the framework of a multidisciplinary project concerned with identifying the work conditions and problems necessary to improve the working life of VDT operators with routine data-entry and data-dialogue tasks.
G, Westlander, E, Viitasara, A, Johansson, H, Shahnavaz   +3 more
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Economic effectiveness of Ergonomics interventions

International Journal of Industrial Engineering and Production Research, 2018
Introduction: This review article has tried to explore the economic effectiveness of ergonomics. Methods: In this review, PubMed, EBSCO, and Web of Science were selected to find the related articles based on two keywords of ‘ergonomics’ and ‘economics ...
Hassan Sadeghi Naeini, Koustuv Dalal, Hashem Mosaddad, Karmegam Karuppiah   +3 more
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Ergonomics in Interventional Radiology: Awareness Is Mandatory [PDF]

Medicina, 2021
Ergonomics in interventional radiology has not been thoroughly evaluated. Like any operators, interventional radiologists are exposed to the risk of work-related musculoskeletal disorders. The use of lead shielding to radiation exposure and the lack of ergonomic principles developed so far contribute to these disorders, which may potentially affect ...
Cornelis, Francois, Razakamanantsoa, Leo, Ben Ammar, Mohamed, Lehrer, Raphael, Haffaf, Idriss, El-Mouhadi, Sanaa, Gardavaud, Francois, Najdawi, Milan, Barral, Matthias   +8 more
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Exploring the ‘interface culture’ between ergonomics and product interface design [PDF]

, 1999
Product and interaction designers are important beneficiaries of ergonomics research. The availability of ergonomics data, guidelines, models, methods, techniques and case studies which could be used during the design process is immense. Despite this, a
Bonner, John V.H.
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Authors' response: RCTs of ergonomic interventions [PDF]

Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 2010
The findings of our systematic review ( see page 277 ) showed that ergonomic interventions are not effective for preventing or reducing low back pain (LBP) and neck pain among non-sick listed workers. In this systematic review only randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were included, but Westgaard ( see page 217 ) questions whether study designs other ...
Driessen, M.T., Anema, J.R., Proper, K.I., van der Beek, A.J.   +3 more
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THE EFFECT OF “PERMATA-KU” EXERCISES ON THE IMPROVEMENT OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME SCORE

Jurnal Kedokteran Diponegoro, 2021
Background : Most human activities cannot be separated from the use of computers. Long-term and uncontrolled use of computers can lead to Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS).
Made Ayu Kusuma Dewi, Fifin Luthfia Rahmi, Arnila Novitasari Saubig, Hari Peni Julianti   +3 more
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Safety voice for ergonomics (SAVE) project: protocol for a workplace cluster-randomized controlled trial to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in masonry apprentices

BMC Public Health, 2016
Background Masons have the highest rate of overexertion injuries among all construction trades and rank second for occupational back injuries in the United States. Identified ergonomic solutions are the primary method of reducing exposure to risk factors
Laurel D. Kincl, Dan Anton, Jennifer A. Hess, Douglas L. Weeks   +3 more
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A Telemedicine-Guided Self-Collection Approach for PCR-Based SARS-CoV-2 Testing: Comparative Study

JMIR Formative Research, 2022
BackgroundLarge-scale, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based SARS-CoV-2 testing is expensive, resource intensive, and time consuming.
Silvia Würstle, Johanna Erber, Michael Hanselmann, Dieter Hoffmann, Stanislas Werfel, Svenja Hering, Simon Weidlich, Jochen Schneider, Ralf Franke, Michael Maier, Andreas G Henkel, Roland M Schmid, Ulrike Protzer, Michael Laxy, Christoph D Spinner   +14 more
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Improvement of Safety Performance of Nurses Using a Participatory Ergonomics Approach: A Case Study in a Hospital Affiliated to the Iranian Oil Industry [PDF]

Muhandisī-i bihdāsht-i ḥirfah/ī, 2019
Background and Objective: Participatory ergonomics refers to the active participation of all components of an organization in the development and implementation of ergonomic knowledge in order to improve workplace conditions, as well as the safety of ...
Fakhradin Ghasemi, Iraj Mohammadfam, Leili Tapak, Maryam Asadi   +3 more
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Construire un projet durable de prévention des TMS : dimensions stratégique et pédagogique d’une intervention ergonomique

Perspectives Interdisciplinaires sur le Travail et la Santé, 2014
This article presents a structured feed-back on an ergonomics intervention performed in a human resources headquarter of a major French region. The initial request was to help this region build a prevention "tool kit." We therefore strategically ...
Nadine Noyer, Flore Barcellini
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